Sous Chef

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. • San Diego, CA

9d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of Cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food products. Follows AAA 4 Diamond service standards.

Requirements

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or at least two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in English and respond to questions from managers, staff, and customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Must be available to work Holidays and Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility of kitchen in absence of Chef De Cuisine or Executive Chef (i.e. Staff performance, food quality, and sanitation, etc.).
• Is well trained in all areas and stations of the kitchen.
• Trains, works, and oversees employees engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Instructs kitchen staff in various cooking methods and techniques as needed.
• Maintains high level of food quality, freshness, and consistency at all times including presentation, taste, hot food hot and cold food cold. etc.
• Requisitions Supplies and places food orders (i.e. vegetables, meats, poultry, dairy, etc.) under the Chef de Cuisine’s guideline.
• Reviews daily pricing sheets and maintains knowledge of competitive pricing.
• Ensures that all employees stations are setup with complete mise en place for all menu and related special items ten minutes prior to service.
• Maintains a high level of communication with Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Dining Room Manager, Kitchen Staff and wait staff.
• Exceeds sanitation standards and assures cleanliness of overall kitchen by carrying out tasks and delegating duties as necessary.
• Monitors kitchen employees to assure that correct closing procedures and or opening procedures are followed.
• Distributes food to Servers for presentation to guests.
• Attends regularly scheduled kitchen meetings.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Supervises employees in the kitchen.
• Assists in direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Assists in training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reporting any disciplinary issues; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees